RiseWell Community Services·New York
Provide positive role modeling and informal counseling to individuals with psychiatric disabilities in residential programs. Assist clients in transitioning from adult home settings to supported housing through home visits and administrative processing.
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Residential Services Supported Housing Program in Queens, NY.
In this role, you will provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling and peer supports to others with psychiatric disabilities currently living in residential programs. You will also assist in the transition from adult home setting to supported housing setting via conducting home visits and assist with the admissions and discharge process in the program.
Lived experience relevant to the client population. Current NYS license as a Peer Specialist and/or Youth Peer Advocate. A valid and clean New York State driver's license. Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health.
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.
RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.
Requires lived experience relevant to the client population and a current NYS license as a Peer Specialist or Youth Peer Advocate. Must have a valid NYS driver's license and at least one year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.
Market context
In New York, peer specialist openings are often tied to behavioral health, recovery, and community support programs, with demand shaped by agencies serving people in mental health and substance use services. These roles are competitive because employers value lived experience, strong communication, and a willingness to complete or maintain CPS credentials. Review the original posting carefully and confirm your eligibility, then use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing fit before you apply.
